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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.46, 1,148.77 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.46, 1,148.77 and 478.44 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.46 : 1,148.77 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.46/1,148.77 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.46x = 1,148.77 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.46x = 549,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,617.52/832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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